How to be a Happy Stepmum by Dr Lisa Doodson
This is the first book written specifically for stepmums. It is packed full of practical tips and advice for all types of stepmum. Whether you look after your stepchildren all the time or just at weekends, or whether you also have children of your own or are new to the parenting job, the book offers specific help based on your unique family makeup. It covers all the common issues including understanding and developing your relationship with your stepchildren, dealing with resentment and ambiguity, developing an integrated family unit and learning to manage inevitable relationships with ex partners. The book is based on Lisa's extensive psychological research on stepfamilies and includes comments and case studies from stepfamilies across the UK who took part in her research. To order a copy at a reduced price from Amazon today, just click on the link to the right.
Obviously while I'd love you to buy my book you may also be interested in looking up these books which also offer some great advice.
The Stepparents' Parachute by Flora McEvedy
An easy to read book that identifies four cornerstones to help stepfamilies cope with the challenges they face. These include the importance of teamwork and keeping rejection at arms length. The cornerstones guide you through the difficulties and help transform your family into a happy and stable unit.
Stepfamilies - Living successfully with other people's children by Suzie Hayman
This book offers practical advice and positive strategies for coping with the emotional issues that stepfamilies typically have to deal with. It's well written but can be a little hard going.
Stepfamilies - Surviving and thriving in a new family by Suzie Hayman
A more upto date book from Suzie and an easier read. Excellent advice and well written.
Every Step Counts - Building a healthy stepfamily by Christine and Tony Tufnell
This book written by stepparents and counsellors uses a range of real life scenarios and questions to help readers address their own issues. The authors share their own experiences and offer realistic hope for the future for other stepfamilies.
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